Summary

As the Hypersonics Security Specialist you will serve as NASA's principal authority and senior advisor on security programs supporting hypersonic research and development. You will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of security strategies that protect classified and sensitive technologies, facilities, and personnel across the Agency. This role is critical to ensuring NASA's hypersonics portfolio supports national security priorities and interagency collaboration efforts.

Duties

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• Serves as the senior security advisor for all hypersonics-related programs, ensuring compliance with federal and NASA-specific security regulations, and Executive Orders across multiple NASA Centers.
• Leads the development and implementation of security policies and procedures for Special Access Programs (SAPs), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and export-controlled hypersonics technologies across multiple NASA Centers and programs.
• Conducts comprehensive threat assessments and risk analyses for hypersonics activities and develop mitigation strategies addressing foreign intelligence, cyber, insider, and emerging security threats for NASA Hypersonics.
• Leads security coordination with the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other federal agencies to enable secure collaboration on joint hypersonics programs, initiatives, and activities.
• Oversees integration of physical, personnel, and information security for Hypersonics facilities/test environments, coordinating with Center Operations Directorates, Office of Chief Information Officer, and others for classified project operations.
• Directs development and delivery of specialized security training and awareness programs for civil servants and contractors to ensure physical and digital security compliance and safeguarding of classified and sensitive information and material.
• Leads or support investigations of security incidents, coordinating with NASA's Office of Protective Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Chief Information Officer, and external partners.
• Represents NASA in interagency, national security, and classified forums providing security expertise and influencing policy and program decisions to advance aerospace technologies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:

• Leading security operations for classified aerospace or defense programs; managing security compliance for programs; and/or coordinating with interagency partners on national security matters;
• Developing, implementing, or evaluating security policies, procedures, or compliance programs in accordance with federal security requirements, such as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and agency-specific policies; and
• Applying security principles and risk management practices to hypersonic systems, advanced aerospace technologies, or other sensitive programs, such as assessing vulnerabilities and recommending measures to mitigate security risks.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.

- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position

- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;

• the needs and interests of the agency;

• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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